Category: Health & Nutrition

Meet our new director!

by Erik Lovestrand

April 22, 2022

Congratulations to our new Wakulla County Extension Director, Samantha Kennedy! Director for the UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension program Although Samantha is taking on a new role as the Director for the UF/IFAS Wakulla County ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Disaster Preparation, Events, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Work & Life
Tags: Community, Educational, Extension, Families & Consumers, Family & Consumer Sciences, Family And Consumer Sciences, Family Youth & Community Sciences, Florida, General Information, Nutrition, UF/IFAS, Wakulla, Wakulla Agriculture, Wakulla CED, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension

Healthier ways to cope with stress

by Samantha Kennedy

March 28, 2022

“Stressed is just desserts spelled backwards.” When I was younger, I took this saying to heart. If I was stressed, I reached for the sweets. That instant rush of sugar to my brain provided a feeling of happiness and contentment. But it was ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Managing Stress, Stress Management, �STRESS”

Local Student Adopts UF/IFAS Peanut Butter Challenge as a National Honor Society Senior Service Project and Collects over One-Half Ton for Franklin County Families in Need

by Michelle Huber

December 9, 2021

Franklin County, Florida, ranks above the State average in the percent of residents experiencing food insecurity and households with an income below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Each year UF/IFAS faculty from across Florida, in concert ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Florida Peanut Federation, Franklin County Extension, Franklin County Florida, Franklin County Schools, Peanut, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Challenge

Probiotics: The good kind of bacteria

by Samantha Kennedy

September 1, 2021

What do you think of when you hear the word bacteria? If you are like most people, you probably think of those teeny, tiny germs that are invisible to the naked eye, but have the potential to cause serious illness. And while you would not be ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Probiotics

COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs: Answers from UFHealth

by Samantha Kennedy

April 1, 2021

To download a PDF of this fact sheet, click here. READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Events, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Work & Life
Tags: COVID-19, Vaccinations, Vaccines

Six Tips for Reducing Food Waste

by Samantha Kennedy

March 18, 2021

Food waste is a huge problem here in the United States. Here are a few incredible facts: Food is the most common solid source of waste in American landfills. Anywhere from 25-40% of food grown, processed, and transported in the US will never ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Family And Consumer Sciences, Food Waste, Reducing Food Waste

A Healthy Table: Virtual Cooking School

by Kendra Zamojski

February 2, 2021

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have turned to cooking more meals at home. Preparing meals and eating at home has many benefits. When cooking meals, you can select the ingredients and choose healthy recipes lower in saturated ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Cooking School, Food Safety, Healthy Meals, Nutrition

Breathe Into the New Year

by Samantha Kennedy

January 15, 2021

Guess what, guys? We made it! We have finally put 2020 behind us and are now looking forward to 2021. I, for one, am hopeful. I am expecting great things from this year. Admittedly, I have not always had an optimistic outlook. I used to like ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Mental Health, Mindfulness, Wellness

Save Time and Money This Thanksgiving

by Samantha Kennedy

November 12, 2020

Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences It has often felt like time has dragged on in 2020, but despite all the challenges, time has continued to march on, and that means the holiday season is right ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Holiday Savings, Thanksgiving

Plant-Based Meat Alternatives

by Samantha Kennedy

November 10, 2020

Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences To meat or not to meat? That is the question. Over the last couple of years, plant-based meat alternatives have become increasingly popular. They have even ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Cooking, Families & Consumers, Family And Consumer Sciences, Food, Meat Alternatives, Plant-based Meat

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